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Gapminder World 2012 PrintablesGapminder World 2012 Printables
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7th - 12th
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Gapminder World 2012

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Here is a very interesting infographic that compares the average life expectancies, per capita incomes, and population sizes of every country in the world in 2012.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

life expectancy, gross domestic product, world geography

Additional Tags

gdp, life expectancy, world map, foreign wealth, social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Approach document as a method of practicing analyzing graphs/charts, particularly highlighting how to read a legend/key
  • Use as a supplemental resource when studying economic systems and/or forms of government
  • Prompt class members to identify a country that interests them based on analysis of this resource, and then have them research more about the circumstances that contribution to its current standings

Pros

  • Very modern and engaging design that offers a great alternative to a traditional graph or chart

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.7 RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7

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